People have always been fascinated by technology, innovations and loved staying in the company of machines, be it for business and profitable purposes or personal use. Though nowadays we’re in their company most of the day, it doesn’t mean we get to use most of them. Take motorbikes for example, they’ve been around us for… continue reading →
Sports
This industry has proved to be quite a popular one in the last couple of years showing progressive and stable growth. This includes increased sales on athletic apparel, sports nutrition supplements and sporting equipment. This is all thanks to increasing job opportunities, the rise in the average wage, and Australians being more focused on leading healthier more active lives. Social media and marketing strategies have also influenced this markets growth by convincing consumers that by purchasing athletic apparel it will help them reach their health and fitness goals.
The industry has grown substantially with 22.6% in online stores and 14.6% increases at retail stores. Revenue and values have also been equally impressive with online sales grossing 71 million Australian dollars and retail stores grossing a huge 2 billion Australian dollars. With more Australians becoming more technologically advanced and with technology moving forward the demand has created more than 6,792 jobs for Australians as well. Both sectors of this industry only seem to have great futures with online rising 14.6% while retail fronts have risen 8.8% and are only expected to keep rising a further 5.0% for every year in the foreseeable future.
Trends come and go and is what is keeping this industry alive and well, as well as the online front expanding to consumers all over the globe. Consumers are not limited to Australia wide anymore with more countries showing interest in Aussie businesses and sports nutrition supplements and athletic apparel which will probably only keep expanded and reaching to places it hasn’t gone before.
There’s no doubt that exercising is good for your health – both physical and mental. Studies have shown that people who exercise regularly have a lower risk of developing chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and even cancer. It has also been proven that regular physical activity can also improve self-esteem, the quality… continue reading →
In recent years, bicycles have been all the rage. More and more people are shifting towards living a healthier lifestyle and using a bicycle as a means for transport and exercise. This trend doesn’t seem to be going away any time soon, and in fact it seems like its only increasing in popularity. Whether you… continue reading →
Besides fishing, hunting is the second most preferred sport among men. The thrill, adrenaline, and adventure cannot be compared to anything else. This is a sport that has been around since ancient times when the main source of food were the animals you yourself catch and kill, however, hunting has evolved a lot since those… continue reading →
Roller skating in Perth is considered a rather fun family activity; there are skating centres and parks all around the city where families and friends can spend some quality fun time and do some exercising as well. That being said, having a pair of skates in your footwear arsenal would be nice, so you can… continue reading →
It is official, winter is here, and sadly, the shorter days and nights as well. But his doesn’t mean that you’ll have to tame your adventurous spirit and limit your endeavors. Whether you are a sworn runner who runs every night in the woods, or you do it occasionally, don’t let the dark winter nights… continue reading →
I truly feel sorry for people who are afraid of heights; like genuine sorry because they will never force themselves to grab the rope and start climbing those rocky mountains. And they’ll never reach the top where the sun is different, the air is like nothing you’ve experienced on solid ground, and the view.. oh… continue reading →
Though we are aware of the bad effects inactivity has on our health, it is so much easier to become a couch potato than engage our bodies in physical activity and do some training. As it is said, the beginning is the hardest part, so it takes great determination to pick the gym over your… continue reading →
Nothing can boost the physical well-being and mental awareness as yoga, which is why it has become very popular among people who want to exercise and relax at the same time. Although many associate yoga with flexibility, it is more than that. It can help boost immune system, improve sex life and sleep, help fend… continue reading →
As you may already know, not all protein types are equal. Some types of protein are simply more beneficial than others, such as whey since it cover all most important bases bodybuilders need. Whey protein comes from milk (it is separated during the process of turning milk into cheese) and is classified as complete protein…. continue reading →
